Assistant Professor of Theater & Performance Studies

The Department of Theater & Performance Studies at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. We seek an enthusiastic and collaborative artist-scholar who is committed to advancing a liberal arts model of Theater & Performance Studies that emphasizes both scholarly inquiry and artistic practice.

We are looking for a multifaceted artist-scholar who can teach across our curriculum - including in our acting program and direct in our main stage season. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of theater and performance studies including, but not limited to, comedic traditions, global theater and global performance practices, historical practices, and applied theater. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in an area not currently represented by our Resident and tenured/tenure-track faculty.

We are looking for candidates who can contribute to a curriculum that interrogates theater as an art form deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and social traditions. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and innovative pedagogy,  a record of teaching success, and a record of directing full-length productions at the collegiate or professional level. 

For a full description and application instructions , visit https://www.oxy.edu/working-oxy/faculty-positions